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We are looking for a motivated Primary School English/SS Teacher - Grd 7-SPARK Midrand -2024 to join our growing team at Spark Schools in Midrand Gauteng
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About SPARK Schools:Watch our Vision Video: Take a tour of our Website: SPARK Schools is a social impact disruptor and is leading change in the education space through its network of affordable private schools. The SPARK Schools network provide transformational education innovation through Africa’s first blended learning model, which elevates student achievement and provides the tools teachers need to serve their students effectively.The blended learning model, which combines classroom teaching and online instruction, allows teachers to anticipate student needs and equips schools to provide personalized education at an affordable cost. SPARK Schools is pioneering this transformative education model to ensure the accessibility of university and careers for all.SPARK Schools has a culture of collaboration, because getting South Africa to lead global education takes a team effort. We are innovators who strive for excellence through persistence and a sense of urgency to achieve SPARK Schools’ vision, mission and social transformational objectives. Our work environment is vibrant/cheerful, fast-paced/dynamic, engaging/stimulating, tech-enabled and data driven.SPARK Schools is a high growth, mission and values-driven, entrepreneurial organisation, operating 21 primary schools and 5 high schools and serving over 15 500 families. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.Reports To: Principal or Assistant PrincipalPurpose of Role: Teachers in SPARK Schools drive student achievement by maintaining high expectations for classroom culture, behaviour, and academic growth for all students. SPARK Schools teachers receive on-going professional development customised for their past experience and individualneeds.All teachers are integral to the SPARK Schools’ “culture” and our commitment to rigorous, engaging learning experiences for our scholars.Responsibilities:● Plan for and be prepared to deliver lessons in English, Social Science and Personal and Social Well-being to students, depending on the grade level and timetable.● Provide instruction in a variety of subjects and reach students with engaging lesson plans and resources.● Collaborate with grade level and content area partners to develop rigorous, engaging learning experiences and to create individualised behaviour and learning plans for all students in class face to face and online.● Lead weekly SEL (Social Emotional Learning) circles and implement SPARK Schools Social Emotional Learning curriculum.● Use SPARK culture and implement behaviour management strategies.● Administer and mark weekly and termly formative and summative assessments to track student progress and analyse the data for student growth.● SPARK Educators should have a core focus on student achievement and should drive all scholars to meet the required proficiency ratings.● Submit student results data when required.● Attend pre-service professional development before the school year begins and attend weekly professional development and any other training interventions.● Communicate professionally and effectively with colleagues, parents and other stakeholders.● Conduct self in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools events and to all stakeholders.● Nurture a high achieving work environment where all students feel genuinely valued and supported.● Attend Saturday events and parent community meetings.● Implement strategies implemented by the Crisis Management team.● Adhere to the child protection, anti-bullying and health and safety policy.● Promote the vision and mission of SPARK Schools to staff, scholars, families, and the greater community. RequirementsQualifications and Criteria:The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:● degree or PGCE. Senior and FET Phase English focus and competency. Recently qualified teachers are encouraged to apply!● Certification through the South African Council of Educators (SACE).● SAQA accreditation for non-South African equivalent qualifications● English language fluency.● A clear criminal recordExperience:● Recently qualified teachers or teachers with experience are encouraged to apply!Skills and Mindset:● Strong desire to be part of a vibrant and dynamic technology-driven work environment fostering creativity, collaboration and an atmosphere that encourages and allows top performers to thrive.● Strong desire to be part of a collaborative, team spirited and fast growing Social Impact Disruptor and Society Shaper who is leading change in the education space in South Africa through transformational education innovation, ensuring the accessibility of university and careers for all.● Strong desire to be part of a learning culture with excellent career development and advancement opportunities supported by individualised professional development, support and mentorship.● Ability, Desire and Passion to deliver high quality transformational education at affordable fees to ensure the accessibility of university and careers for all.We are looking for ‘’GEMS’’ with the following attributes:● Grit: Persistence through challenges.● Excellence: A track record of high expectations personally and professionally.● Mission and Vision Alignment: Understanding of and passion for the SPARK Schools mission to provide excellent education at an affordable cost.● Self Reflection: Finding the capacity to bring your best self to challenges and opportunities.BenefitsSPARK offers: fair market linked remunerationperformance-based annual bonuses and increasesabove average/good annual leavelife, disability and funeral coveremployee wellness supporteducational support & study leaveindividualised professional development, support and mentorshipemployee discount on school feesopportunities for career growthCompensation:R 20, per month cost to companyPosition Type: Permanent Locations: Midrand RegionSPARK Midrand SPARK Schools may expire the posting of this advertisement at their own discretion.Kindly note that should you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.

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